The wait is over! An annual summer tradition (and strong prognosticator of up-and-coming indie talent), Filmmaker Magazine unveiled the 2014 edition of “25 New Faces” this morning. Lead by Editor-in-Chief Scott Macaulay and new Managing Editor Vadim Rizov, the comprehensive list is now available online for your viewing pleasure. And …
As we well know, the nuts and bolts of filmmaking can be tough business. Thus, the support and appreciation from peers can be invaluable. Last week, the Film Fatales, a “collective of female filmmakers based in New York who have written or directed at least one feature narrative or documentary …
The ninth installment of the Independent Filmmaker Project’s Documentary Labs concluded their first week last Friday, and the ten selected projects hit the ground running. Diverse in tone, content and location (with filmmakers hailing from New York, Pennsylvania, California and beyond), this year’s work is sure to provoke and intrigue. …
Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Francisco Costa, Rooney Mara, Lupita Nyong’o and Joana Vicente
With the 67th annual Cannes Film Festival now underway, the film world has their attention focused solely on the French Riviera’s fruitful display of international cinema. Yesterday evening, the IFP, Calvin Klein Collection and euphoria Calvin Klein held …
Billed as a “case study in documentary outreach,” IFP held a unique panel discussion exclusive for members this past Monday evening. Proving that it’s no longer enough to make a film and hope it effortlessly finds a welcoming audience, filmmakers Lana Wilson and Martha Shane looked to various sources to …
One of the many perks of being an IFP member comes from the personal access to advanced screenings and visiting filmmakers making their presence known on a monthly basis. With Blue Ruin, a brutally haunting new feature from director Jeremy Saulnier, this past Monday served as a great example of the …